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White House wants to move TMF to ‘pass the hat’ funding model

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The Trump administration is zeroing out the Technology Modernization Fund for next year. But that doesn’t mean its coffers will be empty.

As part of newly released fiscal 2026 budget details, the White House is proposing a new funding model for the TMF.

The General Services Administration, which oversees the TMF, wants to make it a revolving or working capital fund of sorts.

The legislative proposal would let “GSA, with the approval of OMB, to collect funding from other agencies and bring that funding into the TMF,” GSA wrote in its budget justification document. “This would allow agencies to transfer resources to the TMF using funds that are otherwise no longer available to them for obligation. This provision is essential to providing the TMF with the necessary funds to help the federal government address critical technology challenges by modernizing high-priority systems, improving AI adoption and supporting cross-government collaboration and scalable services.”

GSA wants to be able to collect up to $100 million a year in otherwise expired funding. The TMF funding would be no-year money as well.

“To further strengthen the TMF’s ability to help agencies kickstart or accelerate their urgent modernization efforts, GSA and OMB are committed to exploring alternative funding mechanisms,” GSA wrote. “This proposal offers a dual benefit: It would increase the amount of funding available in the TMF to make continued investments while simultaneously alleviating the burden on the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Subcommittee. By responsibly managing existing resources, the TMF is positioned to deliver lasting value to the American people and enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of government services.”

A source familiar with the TMF process said this “pass the hat” model isn’t necessarily a new idea. The TMF leadership discussed this previously as getting appropriations through the normal process proved difficult.

The source said the new approach may work better than the traditional process, depending on how much funding actually flows back into the fund.

Two other funds use this approach

GSA says this provision is modeled after two sections of the 2024 Further Consolidated Appropriations Act. One of the sections lets GSA collect money from credit card rebates to put toward the Office of Governmentwide Policy efforts to manage the CXO councils and “governmentwide and other multiagency financial, information technology, procurement and other management innovations, initiatives and activities, including improving coordination and reducing duplication.”

The second section collects funding to support activities of the Federal Citizen Services Fund at GSA.

Congress approved the authority for OGP up to $32 million and the FCSF for up to $29 million.

“It sounds pretty good as first glance. It’s been a challenge to get repayment, and funding IT modernization with remaining funds, credit card rebates and other change you can find between the couch cushions is good and makes a lot of sense,” said Franklin Square Group’s Kevin Cummins, the former staff member lead in the Senate on the MGT Act, which authorized and advocated for funding the TMF. “I would like to see congressional funding too. This shouldn’t replace that. But having extra flexibility to get money into the fund would be a good thing.”

The TMF long has struggled to obtain funding from Congress. Outside of the $1 billion it received from the American Rescue Plan Act, lawmaker have allocated limited to no support.

Last year, for example, Congress rescinded $113 million from the TMF and zeroed out any new funding.

The Biden administration requested $200 million for the TMF in its 2024 budget request. The TMF board received $50 million in 2023 from Congress. For fiscal 2025, the White House asked for $75 million for the TMF.

In its 2026 proposal, GSA recognized the TMF’s long-standing funding challenges.

“Without sustained funding, the TMF will continue shepherding investments with available resources, but will not be able to tackle large-scale investments needed to advance policy priorities nor meet the significant demand shown for the fund,” GSA wrote. “The TMF is committed to long-term financial sustainability while meeting the growing demand from agencies tackling critical technology infrastructure investments. To ensure the fund’s continued viability, we anticipate full repayment for future investments, with rare exceptions subject to approval by the GSA administrator and OMB director.”

The TMF Board updated the repayment requirements in April, now prioritizing full repayment for new investments. The board says this will better ensure the long-term sustainability of the TMF and allow for continued investment in modernization projects across the government.

“Sustained investment in the TMF represents a critical strategy for transforming government IT management, ultimately saving time, budget, and reducing cybersecurity risks,” GSA stated.

Cummins said the full repayment model hasn’t worked as intended and expects that it will continue to be a problem for agencies.

“Agencies have had a hard time finding real dollars to repay funding. If the TMF gets bogged down by requiring 100% repayment, it may not get a lot of use going forward,” he said.

FCSF, ITOR to see increases

There is support to update the underlying legislation that created the TMF, the Modernizing Government Technology Act of 2017. Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.), chairwoman of the Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, IT and Government Innovation, reintroduced the Modernizing Government Technology (MGT) Reform Act in April. The bill would reauthorize and reform the TMF and its governing board as well as improve its administration to maintain focus on getting rid of legacy IT systems.

The TMF lost an ardent supporter in former Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.), who passed away in May.

For 2025, GSA says it expects the TMF to have more than $231.8 million available to loan out.

Source: GSA budget justification for 2026.

In addition to the TMF, GSA is requesting $70 million for the Federal Citizen Services Fund for next year. And like the proposal for the TMF, Congress granted the fund the ability to collect expired funding in 2023. GSA says it would collect another $16 million from agencies.

“The fiscal 2026 President’s budget request builds on the 2023 vision for the fund that included both agency contributions and direct appropriations. Some shared services will remain fully funded by appropriations, while other mature and broadly used shared services will receive funding from agency contributions,” GSA wrote. “As agency contributions are normalized and become a standard, predictable way of doing business, GSA will be able to transition more programs to this funding model, lessening the dependence on constrained annual appropriations for popular programs that must scale to meet demand.”

A third pot of money to support IT modernization, the IT Oversight and Reform (ITOR) fund at OMB, would receive $19.6 million for 2026. This is up from the $8 million it received this year.

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RFK Jr. Drops a Mega Bombshell on mRNA Vaccine Technology (VIDEO)

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This article originally appeared on vigilantfox.com and was republished with permission.

In a move that many were hoping for but were not expecting, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy just announced that BARDA will be CANCELING 22 mRNA vaccine development contracts, saving taxpayers about $500 million in the process.

This move delivered a major blow to the biomedical industrial complex, which was hoping to make an mRNA vaccine for just about every disease imaginable.


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The reason for this move is grounded in what happened during the COVID debacle, which Kennedy explained in detail.

First, he shared how “mRNA vaccines don’t perform well against viruses that infect the upper respiratory tract.”

“mRNA only codes for a small part of the viral proteins, usually a single antigen. One mutation, and the vaccine becomes INEFFECTIVE,” Kennedy said.

The next revelation was a big surprise.

Kennedy confirmed that the COVID shots could have CAUSED the mutations and EXTENDED the pandemic altogether.

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He explained:

“The [mRNA] vaccine [platform] paradoxically encourages new mutations and can actually prolong pandemics. As the virus constantly mutates to escape the protective effects of the vaccine, millions of people, maybe even you or someone you know, caught the Omicron variant despite being vaccinated. That’s because a single mutation can make mRNA vaccines ineffective.”

Kennedy’s comments echo what vaccinologist Dr. Geert Vanden Bossche and the “conspiracy theorists” have been saying for the better part of four years now.

He warned, “You are generating a breeding ground for even more infectious variants to replicate” when you vaccinate DURING a pandemic.

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With the conclusion that mRNA shots are ineffective against respiratory viruses, prolong pandemics, and encourage mutations, Kennedy declared:

mRNA technology poses MORE risk than benefits for these respiratory viruses.”

As such, Kennedy announced that BARDA (Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority) will be CANCELING 22 mRNA vaccine contracts, saving taxpayers “just under $500 million” in the process.

He clarified that this isn’t a complete indictment of mRNA technology across the board, but when it comes to respiratory diseases, he believes it offers no benefit to humanity.

“That’s why we’re moving beyond the limitations of mRNA for respiratory viruses and investing in better solutions,” Kennedy said.

Thanks for reading! I hope this brought you the good news you needed today.

I was banned from Twitter 1.0 three times for sharing information that Kennedy just confirmed.

Like many others, I was labeled a “conspiracy theorist.” Turns out, we were right all along.

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Marjorie Taylor Greene Unloads on the GOP, H1B Immigration, Foreign Aid to Ukraine, Israel

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Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has publicly criticized President Donald Trump over immigration policy and foreign aid.

Greene responded to Trump’s tariff announcement on India by urging an end to H1-B visas that she claims replace American jobs. Greene also called for stopping funding and weapons to Ukraine in its conflict with Russia.

Greene stated that continued U.S. funding for Kiev betrays the majority of Americans who voted to end foreign wars.

She highlighted Trump’s 2024 election win as a mandate against such involvement. The congresswoman warned that supporting these policies risks losing younger voters permanently.

On the Israel-Gaza conflict, Greene described Israel’s actions as a “genocide” and condemned the starvation in Gaza. She became the first Republican lawmaker to use this term publicly.

Greene emphasized that innocent Palestinian lives, including children and Christians, should not be devalued compared to Israeli ones.

Greene expressed surprise that more conservative colleagues have not spoken out against U.S. support for Israel’s offensive operations.

She argued that funding such wars contradicts a biblical mandate and America’s interests.

The congresswoman clarified her support for Israel’s existence while opposing involvement in its conflicts.

Trump has acknowledged the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, noting visible starvation among children despite Netanyahu’s denials.

He mentioned his wife Melania’s distress over images from the region. This marks a softening in Trump’s stance amid ongoing hostilities nearing two years.

Greene’s positions reflect broader shifts in U.S. opinion, with approval of Israel’s Gaza actions dropping to 32 percent per Gallup polls.

Republicans under 50 now view Israel more negatively than positively, according to Pew surveys.

Figures like Steve Bannon and Tucker Carlson have also criticized Netanyahu’s government.

The congresswoman has voiced growing frustration with the Republican Party’s direction. She questioned whether the GOP is leaving her or if she no longer relates to it.

Greene stated she does not want involvement in the party’s current course on foreign policy and spending.

3Greene warned Trump about delivering on promises like Epstein file transparency to retain base support. She referenced past divergences, including on AI policy in Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill.” Despite these splits, Greene affirmed her commitment to America First principles.

Greene suggested her political future may not rely on party establishment backing. She expressed confidence in winning support from Georgia voters independently. However, the congresswoman indicated no plans for higher office in 2026.

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Files Emergency Petition with Supreme Court to REMOVE Democrat Ringleader Who Fled State to Obstruct Redistricting Vote

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State Rep. Gene Wu

Governor Greg Abbott has officially filed an emergency writ of quo warranto with the Texas Supreme Court, seeking the removal of far-left Democrat State Representative Gene Wu from office for abandoning his constitutional duties and fleeing the state in a premeditated scheme to block a GOP-led vote.

According to the explosive 70-page filing, Rep. Wu—Chair of the Texas House Democratic Caucus—was the ringleader of a carefully orchestrated plan that saw dozens of Democrat lawmakers hop aboard a 76-seat private jet, funded in part by Beto O’Rourke’s political action committee, to escape to Chicago rather than perform their duty during a constitutionally mandated special legislative session.

The petition alleges that Wu and his fellow Democrats deliberately broke quorum to sabotage redistricting reforms and kill flood relief, property tax relief, and school reform legislation, critical priorities for Texans.

“If representatives are free not to show up whenever they choose, then Texans simply do not have a representative government,” the petition reads.

“In fact, they don’t have a functioning government at all. This Court should make clear that a legislator who does not wish to perform his duties will be stripped of them.”

The petition reveals that Wu not only left the state, but actively solicited donations online to help cover fines and expenses—funding his absence with cash from liberal donors.

The document accuses him of potentially violating Texas bribery laws and the state constitution, citing provisions that require forfeiture of office if an official accepts anything of value to withhold their vote.

Wu posted pictures boarding the jet on X, while simultaneously asking followers to “Support Texas House Democrats as we deny quorum.” One image was immediately followed by a donation link.

According to the petition, Beto O’Rourke’s PAC offered to cover the cost of the trip and committed all future donations to lawmakers who fled the state.

The petition concludes:

This case is not a political dispute; it is a constitutional crisis. The current Special Session is set to expire in just two weeks. But Wu apparently has no intention of returning. Instead, he claims the “special session is over.” Permitting him to continue occupying his office so that he can abdicate the duties of that office will only enable future legislators to grind state government to a halt.

Perhaps these absent members expect—someday—to return to Texas and be hailed as heroes who “fought” by fleeing. But in the meantime, they are preventing the Texas Legislature, duly called by the Governor, from addressing the acute needs of Texans across the State.

Every day, their continued absence wastes taxpayer dollars and imperils urgent policy needs, ranging from improved flood response tools to the judicial omnibus bill governing the day-to-day workings of the state courts.

And, in the future, whenever the Governor adds an item on the special session agenda that they find offensive, they may feel empowered to once again flee the State and deny the Article III, Section 5 constitutional mandate. Absent quo warranto, there is no end in sight to this piracy.

The Constitution nowhere envisions Texans signing onto that kind of suicide pact. Legislators may, of course, disagree on specific pieces of legislation.

But our Constitution conceives of deliberation and debate as the official way to process official disagreements. That is why, in addition to laying out general principles for the order of business, the Constitution imposes mandatory duties on members to ensure they will be present to conduct business.

Representative government cannot function if elected officials may monetize their absence, abandon their obligations, and paralyze the Legislature without consequence.

The writ of quo warranto exists precisely to remedy such abuses. And there is still time for this Court to use it here. Ordering Wu’s removal from office would ensure that public office remains a trust exercised in good faith, as opposed to a platform for private gain and governmental sabotage.

It could also begin to make it easier to establish a quorum while the Special Session is still under way. Above all, however, it promises to restrain future abuses. Refusing to address the problem now may simply invite it to recur, always in the final days of a session.

The integrity of Texas’s constitutional order demands this Court’s urgent intervention, and Texas voters are counting on it.

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